Learning work/life balance Newsflash! Students are human beings, not robots! Wow, who would have thought? Yes, you need to work hard and dedicate yourself to your studies. University education is so important for so many reasons, from setting yourself up for a good career, to making the most of the £9,250 you are paying yearly … Read More “Benefits of joining a university society”
Well done! You’re succeeding as a student and are in the prime years of your youth. This either means you might be looking to find a part time job during your studies or you are wanting to roll out the big guns and impress for a post-university job, possibly the start to your career. Either … Read More “CV Building Tips To Help You Take Steps Towards Your Dream Job”
Recently, we published a blog post in an attempt to arm students with bucket loads of inspiration through some of Hollywood’s poignant films. Click here. Well, we would like to continue this trend of inspiration with our blog post about TED Talks. Ultimately, TED Talks is another avenue that students should look to when in … Read More “5 Top TEDTalks Students Must See”
Leaving home is never easy, not only are you forced to cohabit with strangers, but you are no longer surrounded by the home comforts you’ve become attached to over the years. Although scary at first, moving away from home is a chance to grow and adapt as an adult. That’s why we have teamed up … Read More “How To Make Your Student Room Feel Like Home”
For so many of us, watching the television has become a permanent fixture. Arguably one of the most significant inventions of the last century, it is now second nature for the TV to be on for hours every day. After a full-on day of lectures, kicking back and taking in one of your favourite shows … Read More “TV Licensing – What are the Rules for Students?”
So, your tummy is rumbling but you are short on time. You don’t want to blow another £10 on a takeaway, but the clock is ticking. It’s a dilemma, right? Fear not. The one-pot dish is here to rescue you. Quick to prepare and cook, significantly cheaper than ordering a pizza, and hardly any washing … Read More “One-Pot Cooking – Save Time and Money”
So you’ve pigged out over Christmas and it’s time to start getting something healthy in your system. Here’s 5 healthy lunch ideas to get you started on the right track. 1. Tasty Noodle Jars A tasty and healthier alternative to the Pot Noodle, these noodle jars allow … Read More “5 Healthy Lunch Ideas to Kick Start the Year”
Hogmanay 2018 There is nowhere quite like Edinburgh when it comes to throwing an end-of-year party. Hogmanay 2018 promises to be the loudest and liveliest celebration yet, with amazing, eclectic events lined up to bid farewell to 2017 and see in the new year. For the uninitiated, let’s briefly rewind and explain what Hogmanay is! … Read More “Hogmanay 2018 – The Original New Year’s Eve Party”
The vibrant city of Durham, revered for its fascinating history, stunning architecture and ever-growing student population, is also renowned for having an uncanny knack of churning out famous faces. Some of these A-Listers are born in the city, which lies on the River Wear, to the west of Sunderland, while others make their way to … Read More “Famous People From Durham”
